Assembly

Timeline depends on various factors but generally the SIPs structure (building envelope – floor/walls/roof) can go up in a weekend – 2 days. The Kit includes information on building it out, but will require expert electrical and plumbing installation, with those plans included as well. Close to Home can help with Assembly Supervision & Project Management – call us for more information & pricing.

Foundation

The ASPIRE is built on the included trailer.

Shipping

The ASPIRE SIPs enclosure package is shipped flat packed on the included trailer. The additional building materials will be shipped separately via your local Home Depot. (Shipping is not included – please contact us for an estimate.)

Benefits of Building a Tiny House on Wheels with SIPs:

The enclosure build takes a couple of days and is built right on the trailer

Provides a solid wall for minimal thermal bridging

Creates a relatively air tight structure that can be ventilated efficiently

SIPs are considered a sustainable (green) building product because they:

Save Energy

“SIPs are one of the most airtight and well insulated building systems available, making them an inherently green product. An airtight SIP building will use less energy to heat and cool, allow for better control over indoor environmental conditions, and reduce construction waste.”

Save Resources

“The major components of SIPs, foam and oriented strand board (OSB), take less energy and raw materials to produce than other structural building systems. SIPs are also fabricated in a controlled environment, allowing for greater efficiency than site-built framing.”

Improve Indoor Air Quality

“A SIP home or commercial building allows for better control over indoor air quality because the airtight building envelope limits incoming air to controlled ventilation. Controlled ventilation filters out contaminants and allergens, and also allows for incoming air to be dehumidified, reducing the possibility for mold growth. SIPs do not contain any VOCs or other harmful chemicals that can affect occupant health. The components used to make SIPs (foam, oriented strand board, and adhesive) meet some of the most stringent standards for indoor air quality.”

Andersen® Fibrex® Energy Star double pane windows

Fibrex is 2x stronger than vinyl and is composed of 40% reclaimed wood fiber by weight, most of which is reclaimed from the manufacturing of Anderson® windows.

Behr Premium Plus Zero VOC interior paint and exterior stain

BEHR PREMIUM PLUS® offers exceptional durability and hide with a finish that resists mildew and stains. In addition, you’ll enjoy the benefits of a low odor and zero VOC paint. PREMIUM PLUS is highly ranked by independent 3rd party labs and meets LEED and GREENGUARD® GOLD requirements.

Selkirk Western Red Cedar Siding (Sourced from Home Depot)

Cedar is sourced from Selkirk’s Sustainably Managed Forests in British Columbia, Canada.

Formica Countertops installed with Water-Based Adhesive

Formica® Laminate products are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified® by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute under the GREENGUARD Standard for Low-Emitting Products, including the requirements for Children & Schools.

Marmoleum Flooring – Living Room/Kitchen

Marmoleum Click Cinch Loc Linoleum Laminate Flooring is produced of natural linoleum on water-resistant HDF with a cork backing for a warm, comfortable, quiet flooring solution. Marmoleum Click Cinch Loc is made primarily from renewable resources, including linseed oil, pine rosin and wood floor. These natural ingredients provide Marmoleum Click Cinch Loc with naturally occurring antistatic and antimicrobial properties that repel dust and dirt, making it easy to clean and reducing exposure to allergens, while inhibiting the breeding of harmful organisms. Marmoleum Click Cinch Loc fits into place using a secure Valinge 5G locking system for a glue-free installation.

Marmoleum Flooring – Bathroom

Forbo Marmoleum is the most sustainable flooring choice and combines its natural character with stunning floor designs, excellent durability and easy cleaning & maintenance. Marmoleum, Forbo’s brand of linoleum, is made from 97% natural raw materials and contains 43% recycled content. It contains no phthalates, no plasticisers and no mineral oil. The key raw materials used in the Marmoleum production include linseed oil, wood flour and jute. Marmoleum flooring is very suitable for people with asthmatic allergies and similar disorders. It is anti-static (which is why it’s so easy to keep dust-free), and its proven bacteriostatic properties inhibit micro-organisms.

Panasonic WhisperSense Motion Sensing Bath Fan

Ultra quiet & energy efficient – Energy Star rated and certified by the Home Ventilation Institute (HVI) This fan can be used to comply with ASHRAE 62.2, LEED, Energy Star IAP, CALGreen, EarthCraft, California Title 24 and Washington Ventilation Code.

An affordable alternative to formaldehyde-laden plywood and features a soy-based PureBond technology that won’t subject interior environs to toxic fumes over time. Decorative veneers on both sides of the 3/4 in. x 2 ft. x 8 ft. panel display authentic wood grains that make work pieces come to life. The 7-ply sheet is constructed with 100% wood, featuring a yellow poplar substrate that’s assembled with alternating cross bands for utmost strength, rigidity and flatness. Water-resistance allows it to tolerate moisture better than UF-constructed plywood and the multilayered assembly makes it less likely to warp than solid wood.

Assembly

Timeline depends on various factors but generally the SIPs structure (building envelope – floor/walls/roof) can go up in a weekend – 2 days. The Kit includes information on building it out, but will require expert electrical and plumbing installation, with those plans included as well. Close to Home can help with Assembly Supervision & Project Management – call us for more information & pricing.

Foundation

The ASPIRE is built on the included trailer.

Shipping

The ASPIRE SIPs enclosure package is shipped flat packed on the included trailer. The additional building materials will be shipped separately via your local Home Depot. (Shipping is not included – please contact us for an estimate.)

Benefits of Building a Tiny House on Wheels with SIPs:

The enclosure build takes a couple of days and is built right on the trailer

Provides a solid wall for minimal thermal bridging

Creates a relatively air tight structure that can be ventilated efficiently

SIPs are considered a sustainable (green) building product because they:

Save Energy

“SIPs are one of the most airtight and well insulated building systems available, making them an inherently green product. An airtight SIP building will use less energy to heat and cool, allow for better control over indoor environmental conditions, and reduce construction waste.”

Save Resources

“The major components of SIPs, foam and oriented strand board (OSB), take less energy and raw materials to produce than other structural building systems. SIPs are also fabricated in a controlled environment, allowing for greater efficiency than site-built framing.”

Improve Indoor Air Quality

“A SIP home or commercial building allows for better control over indoor air quality because the airtight building envelope limits incoming air to controlled ventilation. Controlled ventilation filters out contaminants and allergens, and also allows for incoming air to be dehumidified, reducing the possibility for mold growth. SIPs do not contain any VOCs or other harmful chemicals that can affect occupant health. The components used to make SIPs (foam, oriented strand board, and adhesive) meet some of the most stringent standards for indoor air quality.”

Andersen® Fibrex® Energy Star double pane windows

Fibrex is 2x stronger than vinyl and is composed of 40% reclaimed wood fiber by weight, most of which is reclaimed from the manufacturing of Anderson® windows.

Behr Premium Plus Zero VOC interior paint and exterior stain

BEHR PREMIUM PLUS® offers exceptional durability and hide with a finish that resists mildew and stains. In addition, you’ll enjoy the benefits of a low odor and zero VOC paint. PREMIUM PLUS is highly ranked by independent 3rd party labs and meets LEED and GREENGUARD® GOLD requirements.

Selkirk Western Red Cedar Siding (Sourced from Home Depot)

Cedar is sourced from Selkirk’s Sustainably Managed Forests in British Columbia, Canada.

Formica Countertops installed with Water-Based Adhesive

Formica® Laminate products are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified® by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute under the GREENGUARD Standard for Low-Emitting Products, including the requirements for Children & Schools.

Marmoleum Flooring – Living Room/Kitchen

Marmoleum Click Cinch Loc Linoleum Laminate Flooring is produced of natural linoleum on water-resistant HDF with a cork backing for a warm, comfortable, quiet flooring solution. Marmoleum Click Cinch Loc is made primarily from renewable resources, including linseed oil, pine rosin and wood floor. These natural ingredients provide Marmoleum Click Cinch Loc with naturally occurring antistatic and antimicrobial properties that repel dust and dirt, making it easy to clean and reducing exposure to allergens, while inhibiting the breeding of harmful organisms. Marmoleum Click Cinch Loc fits into place using a secure Valinge 5G locking system for a glue-free installation.

Marmoleum Flooring – Bathroom

Forbo Marmoleum is the most sustainable flooring choice and combines its natural character with stunning floor designs, excellent durability and easy cleaning & maintenance. Marmoleum, Forbo’s brand of linoleum, is made from 97% natural raw materials and contains 43% recycled content. It contains no phthalates, no plasticisers and no mineral oil. The key raw materials used in the Marmoleum production include linseed oil, wood flour and jute. Marmoleum flooring is very suitable for people with asthmatic allergies and similar disorders. It is anti-static (which is why it’s so easy to keep dust-free), and its proven bacteriostatic properties inhibit micro-organisms.

Panasonic WhisperSense Motion Sensing Bath Fan

Ultra quiet & energy efficient – Energy Star rated and certified by the Home Ventilation Institute (HVI) This fan can be used to comply with ASHRAE 62.2, LEED, Energy Star IAP, CALGreen, EarthCraft, California Title 24 and Washington Ventilation Code.

An affordable alternative to formaldehyde-laden plywood and features a soy-based PureBond technology that won’t subject interior environs to toxic fumes over time. Decorative veneers on both sides of the 3/4 in. x 2 ft. x 8 ft. panel display authentic wood grains that make work pieces come to life. The 7-ply sheet is constructed with 100% wood, featuring a yellow poplar substrate that’s assembled with alternating cross bands for utmost strength, rigidity and flatness. Water-resistance allows it to tolerate moisture better than UF-constructed plywood and the multilayered assembly makes it less likely to warp than solid wood.